We've had quite a Saturday! Ron work me up early, but to his credit, he made my coffee. I went for a run before we left Wrightsville Beach. On my run, I saw a beautiful little park and they were having a British car show. I texted Ron and he took Olive for a walk to view the cars.
We pushed off from the marina around 9:00, thinking we would make great time...and then we found ourselves in the middle of a huge standup paddle board race! Apparently, they had closed the course at the start and finish, but we were in the middle and didn't know it. We pulled off to a fuel dock and waited it out. I think they had about 800 paddleboarders.
We arrived at New River around 1:30. We fueled up at the New River Marina because we had been told it was the cheapest fuel in NC. At $1.53 a gallon, my guess is that it may may the cheapest fuel in the US.
I love this place because everyone tells you their story. The young man who tied us off at the fuel dock told me his mother rescues Jack Russell's (there was a sad but interesting story about one rescue dog) and the man who helped us fuel told me all about his career as a highway patrolman and now his "second act" (working the fuel dock and as a chaplain to the highway patrol).
Just around the corner was our marina, Swan Point Marina. OMG this is the most rustic Marina we have been in so far. With the most charming owners so far. We were greeted by two sisters, Tina and Evelyn. And Tina's name is Tina Turner. I'm not making this up. Here is her card. They brought us fresh cinnamon bread at sunset. A touch we haven't had so far.
The highlight for me was my food purchase. As we were cleaning the boat, I spied a small boat coming in with a haul of clams. I scurried over to it and asked if I could buy some. The cute young man told me he only sold to wholesalers...did I want to buy 100? OMG what would I do with 100 clams? Then I realized he was just messing with me. He sold me 25 clams for $8.00.
I steamed them with white wine and garlic. And butter, of course. We had a wonderful meal and wonderful time in New River/Snead's Ferry. I love seeing America from the water!
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Best way to see America and meet interesting people at every port. So neat
ReplyDeleteEveryone has an interesting story, we just have to slow down long enough to allow them to tell it :) Glad your soaking up the goodness! When I grow up I want to be just like you and Ron...
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